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Naka Nathaniel: Here’s One Thing The Legislature Got Right Suevon Lee/Civil Beat/2017

Naka Nathaniel: Here’s One Thing The Legislature Got Right

Early investments in kids reduces reliance on government support later in life.

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole

Swimmers have been left paralyzed after accidents at the popular Diamond Head bathing spot.

Clarence Thomas Will Not Escape The Collective Judgment Of History AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite/2022

Clarence Thomas Will Not Escape The Collective Judgment Of History

We would condemn this behavior if it belonged to an ordinary member of the universe rather than a Supreme Court justice.

Beth Fukumoto: Would You Win A Trivia Quiz About Hawaii’s Emblems And Symbols? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Beth Fukumoto: Would You Win A Trivia Quiz About Hawaii’s Emblems And Symbols?

What started out as the basis for a fun column ended up being an enriching journey into Hawaii’s history.

Russell Ruderman: This Year’s Legislature Was Much Worse Than Business As Usual Getty Images/iStockphoto

Russell Ruderman: This Year’s Legislature Was Much Worse Than Business As Usual

It deserves an “F” for failing to pass major ethics reforms that the public expected.

Working Families Win With EITC Expansion Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Working Families Win With EITC Expansion

The state鈥檚 earned income tax credit will move us closer to an affordable Hawaii.

John Pritchett: Democracy Dies In Darkness John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Democracy Dies In Darkness

While some good sunshine bills passed, many of the strongest measures intended to restore public confidence in government died with little explanation in the final days of the 2023 Legislature.

The Sunshine Blog: Lawmakers Think They Did Well On Ethics And Accountability Reform This Session Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Sunshine Blog: Lawmakers Think They Did Well On Ethics And Accountability Reform This Session

Short takes, outtakes, observations and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Jonathan Okamura: How A Bill To Benefit Filipinos Was Almost Defeated By A Few Filipino Lawmakers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Jonathan Okamura: How A Bill To Benefit Filipinos Was Almost Defeated By A Few Filipino Lawmakers

New positions at UH Manoa should help with recruitment and retention activities for students to increase their numbers.

Catherine Toth Fox: Scheduling Visitors Won’t Protect Our Natural Treasures But Respect Will Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Scheduling Visitors Won’t Protect Our Natural Treasures But Respect Will

Tourists aren’t the sole cause of overcrowded scenic attractions, residents need to take responsibility as well.